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Wooden Shoe Motel license denied amidst violations

7:30 PM, May 17, 2013

A Holland motel owner is making a final plea to the city council, after a request to renew his business license was denied, because of ongoing health and safety issues.

Police investigate GR sex assault attempt

7:30 PM, May 17, 2013

Grand Haven Kite Festival continues this weekend

7:29 PM, May 17, 2013

The Grand Haven Kite Festival includes some of the country's best stunt fliers. Its held at Grand Haven State Park and continues Saturday and Sunday.

It's bicycle season, what are you riding?

7:13 PM, May 17, 2013

Whether you live in downtown Grand Rapids or like to hit the dirt trails, there is a bike for you. But with ever changing technology, picking one can be difficult.

UPDATE: Drunk driver crashes into Gobles church

5:20 PM, May 17, 2013

A 35-year-old Gobles man is under arrest after crashing his pickup truck into a church early Friday morning.

UPDATE: Lowell man killed after moped hits tree

5:01 PM, May 17, 2013

Kent County Sheriff's deputies say Andrew Nauta, 32, was driving west on 36th Street when he lost control and hit a tree.

Warrant issued for Heeringa charity imposter

5:01 PM, May 17, 2013

An arrest warrant has been issued for woman accused of asking for money under the pretense of helping a missing Norton Shores woman.

Mega Millions $190M, Powerball now $600M

5:01 PM, May 17, 2013

State lottery officials say the combined $790 million jackpots are the biggest ever for a weekend lottery.

Made in Michigan: Comfort Research bean bags

5:00 PM, May 17, 2013

Two Hope College fraternity brothers found a unique solution to repair their beanbag chair: Use foam from an old couch.

Some in Michigan report feeling Canada quake

4:53 PM, May 17, 2013

Some people in Michigan say they felt an earthquake that was reported hundreds of miles away just west of Ottawa, Ontario.

Hope College plans new $5M art museum

4:51 PM, May 17, 2013

Hope College is planning a new art museum to provide exhibition space and house the college's permanent collection.

Molotov cocktail thrown at Art Van family home

3:38 PM, May 17, 2013

A 20-year-old Grosse Pointe Park resident is in police custody, suspected of throwing a firebomb into the home of the president of Art Van Furniture.

Situation ends at Belmont schools

3:32 PM, May 17, 2013

Police have cleared the scene near two Belmont elementary schools.

Schools working together to "be nice"

1:41 PM, May 17, 2013

It's all part of the 2nd Annual Be Nice Day, organized by the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan in connection with Mental Health Month.

National Bike to Work Day

12:57 PM, May 17, 2013

It's National Bike to Work Day, and many riders took advantage of 'pit stops' along the way to work. One of those stops was the Central District Cyclery Shop on Monroe Center in downtown Grand Rapids.

Pool season begins; beware of poop

10:59 AM, May 17, 2013

There's poop in our pools because people are not taking showers before swimming or are having accidents in the water. And public health officials care because sometimes that contaminated water makes people very sick.

Big weekend for Relay for Life events

10:56 AM, May 17, 2013

It's another big weekend for Relay for Life with 4 more communities in West Michigan holding their fund-raisers.

Michigan reps square off in IRS scandal

10:55 AM, May 17, 2013

Chairman Dave Camp (R) calls it a culture of cover-ups and political intimidation.   Sander Levin (D) disagreed and warned that the hearing shouldn't be aimed at scoring points for election campaigns.

Refinery woes cause gas price spike

10:47 AM, May 17, 2013

Troubles at several oil refineries are driving gasoline prices sharply higher in the Midwest, and the regional shortages are expected to boost pump prices nationwide.

Lawmaker proposes changes to fireworks law

10:20 AM, May 17, 2013

A lawmaker has proposed changes following a slew of complaints, safety concerns and confusion about a law that made powerful fireworks legal in Michigan.

UPDATE: Man injured in hay baler accident

8:48 AM, May 17, 2013

A man trying to unjam a hay baler at a Grand Haven Township farm became trapped in the machine for an hour Thursday afternoon before rescuers were able to free him.

Great Lakes Kite Festival this weekend

8:20 AM, May 17, 2013

Teams from around the country will be there flying their colorful kites.

Girls learn about confidence through running

8:18 AM, May 17, 2013

Girls on the Run is an organization that uses running to teach young girls to be healthy and confident.

Darvish, Rangers pound Verlander, Tigers

11:57 PM, May 16, 2013

A highly touted matchup between two of the most overpowering pitchers in baseball was cut short by the Texas Rangers, who pummeled Justin Verlander early to take a 10-4 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Teen driver named in crash with Kent Co. dump truck

10:22 PM, May 16, 2013

The Kent County Sheriff's Department says 18-year-old Lee Tompkins of Cedar Springs was traveling eastbound on 14 Mile when he ran through a stop sign.